Referral Coordinator & Medical Assistant — Elevate Care

Priority Dispatch Corp.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Mark Twain Health Care District is seeking a Referral Coordinator/Medical Assistant in California. This full-time role focuses on managing patient referrals, coordinating appointments, verifying insurance, and supporting clinical staff to optimize patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus MA program completion preferred; at least 2 years in a healthcare setting and EMR experience are desired. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years MA experience in healthcare; EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient referrals, ensuring timely scheduling and communication with patients and providers.
• Verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations for referrals and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate referrals.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and handling patient inquiries.
• Assist in examinations and prepare patients for visits under physician direction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Athena EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mark Twain Health Care District is seeking a Referral Coordinator/Medical Assistant in California. This full-time role focuses on managing patient referrals, coordinating appointments, verifying insurance, and supporting clinical staff to optimize patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus MA program completion preferred; at least 2 years in a healthcare setting and EMR experience are desired. Competitive benefits offered.